How to connect Xiaomi Redmi 4X Computer: 5 working methods

Xiaomi Redmi 4X It's still a popular budget smartphone, but many users have trouble connecting it to a computer, so Windows doesn't see the device, drivers don't install, the phone just charges, but files don't transfer. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways of connecting - from the standard MTP-pre-debugging USB and work with fastboot.

Feature of Redmi 4X (The code name santoni is based on Qualcomm Snapdragon. 435 It has unique drivers that are not always correctly defined by the system. 7/10/11, And you can also connect to macOS and Linux, and if you want to transfer files, you want to flash your phone or recover data, you can find the actual instructions for how to do this. 2026 year.

1. Preparing the phone for connection

Before we connect Redmi 4X On a PC, you need to configure the smartphone properly, and often problems arise because of incorrect settings in the developer menu or outdated firmware.

First, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge – must be at least 30%, otherwise the phone may be disconnected during data transfer.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI — Update the firmware through Settings → The phone. → System updates. Older versions (below) MIUI 10) may not support modern transmission protocols.
• 🔌 Cable USB — Use an original or certified Type-C cable. Cheap analogues often do not transmit data, but only charge.
• 🛠️ Port port USB on PC – try connecting to the back ports of the system unit (they are more powerful) or use USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 is not working.

If you are planning to use the debugging USB (For example, for firmware, activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times on the MIUI version until you become a developer!
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional settings → For developers.
4. Activate the debugging switches USB and Unlock. OEM (last-minute).

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If the developer menu does not have the item "Unlock" OEM", So your Redmi is yours. 4X already unlocked or stitched with custom firmware.

2. standard connection through MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)

MTP — The main protocol for transferring files between Redmi 4X It's a computer that allows you to look at internal memory and SD-card.

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect your phone and PC with a cable USB Type-C.
2. The phone will display a USB Charge notification.
3. Select File Transfer Mode (MTP).
4. Open This Computer (or My Computer in Windows 7) – a new Redmi drive should appear 4X.

If the device is not displayed:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and PC.
• 🔌 Try another one. USB-port.
• 🖥️ Update the drivers (more on this in the next section).
• 📱 Check if the antivirus is blocking access (for example, Avast or Kaspersky).

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Important: Windows 11 Mode MTP It may be unstable due to updates KB5034765 and KB5035942. If files are not copied, roll back these updates through "Settings" → Windows Update → History of updates".

3. Installation of drivers for Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Without the right drivers, Windows won’t be able to recognize Redmi 4X neither MTP, Official drivers from Xiaomi often do not fit, so we use universal solutions.

Methods of installing drivers:

Manual installation of drivers (if the automatic did not work):

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open Device Manager (Win + X → Device Manager)
3. Find a device with a yellow exclamation point (usually under Other Devices or Portable Devices).
4. Right-click → Update the driver → Search for drivers on this computer.
5. Select the driver from the list → Installation from the disk and indicate the path to the downloaded drivers.

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If the drivers are installed, but the phone is still not determined, try:

• 🔄 Restart your PC in Safe Mode with Network Support (other drivers sometimes conflict).
• 🛠️ Disable the driver signature in Windows (to do this, when downloading, click on the F8 and select Disable Mandatory Driver Signature Verification).
• 📱 Reset network settings on your phone (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth).

4. Connection mode PTP (for photographs; and MIDI

If MTP It doesn’t work, you can try alternative protocols:

• 📷 PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol - designed to transfer photos, suitable if you only need to copy images from the camera.
• 🎵 MIDI — It is rarely used, but sometimes helps with problems with the MTP.

How to turn on PTP:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. In the USB Charge notification, select Image Transfer (PTP).
3. Open this computer and the phone will appear as a camera.

PTP restrictions:

• ❌ You cannot copy other files (music, documents, APK).
• ❌ Transmission speed is lower than in MTP.
• ✅ It works more stable on older versions of Windows.

If not MTP, neither PTP Not working, try the drive mode (UMS), But it's only available on the firmware below. MIUI 9:

1. Put the phone on.
2. In the notification, select USB-accumulator.
3. Confirm the connection on the phone (unmount warning will pop up) SD-map).

5. Connection through ADB and fastboot (for firmware and debugging)

If you need not just transfer files, but flash Redmi 4X, unlock the bootloader or install custom software, you will need a mode ADB or fastboot.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Qualcomm drivers installed and ADB (see section 3).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (instruction in section 1).
• 🔧 Minimal Program ADB and Fastboot or Platform Tools by Google.

How to connect in mode ADB:

1. Download and install Platform Tools.
2. Connect the phone in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Open the command prompt in the folder with adb.exe (click Shift + right mouse button → Open the PowerShell window here).
4. Enter the command: adb devices If the phone is determined (the serial number will appear), then the connection is successful.

How to connect in fastboot mode:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold the Loud down. + Power and hold for 10 seconds until the fastboot logo appears).
3. Connect the phone to the PC.
4. In the command line, enter: fastboot devices If the serial number appears, the drivers are installed correctly.

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Fastboot is required to unlock the bootloader, run through MiFlash or restore the brick. Do not leave fastboot until you have completed all operations!

Frequent mistakes and decisions:

• ❌ device unauthorized → You'll see a request for debugging permission on your phone.
• ❌ no permissions → Launch the command line on behalf of the administrator.
• ❌ The phone is not defined in fastboot → Check out Qualcomm drivers or try another one USB-port.

6. Alternative ways to transfer files without USB

If you cannot connect via cable, use wireless methods:

• 🌐 Mi Drop is a proprietary application from Xiaomi for transferring files over Wi-Fi. speed up to 20 MB / s.
• 📤 FTP-server – using applications such as FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer can be created FTP-server on the phone and connect to it from the PC.
• ☁️ Cloud Services – upload files to Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Yandex Drive and then download them to your computer.
• 📶 Local Network – Use LocalSend or Snapdrop apps to transmit without internet.

Instructions for Mi Drop:

1. Install Mi Drop on your phone.
2. Open the app and select Send or Receive.
3. On PC, open your browser and go to the address http://midrop.xiaomi.com (or scan. QR-phone-screen).
4. Select the files and confirm the transfer.

Instructions for FTP-server (for example, Solid Explorer):

1. Install Solid Explorer from the Play Market.
2. Open the side menu. → Network → FTP-server.
3. Click Start and remember the address (e.g. ftp://192.168.1.100:2221).
4. On PC, open Explorer and enter the address in the address bar.

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To speed up Wi-Fi transmission, connect your phone and PC to the same 5 GHz network. At 2.4 GHz, the speed will be lower.

7. Solving common mistakes

Even after you've set it up properly, you can have problems.

If none of these methods helped, reset your phone:

⚠️ Note: Reset will delete all data from internal memory (does not affect) SD-Pre-return backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Resetting instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.
4. After reset, reconnect to the PC.

If the problem persists, it may be faulty. USB-port on your phone or PC to check the port on Redmi 4X:

• Try connecting another cable or device (such as Type-C headphones).
• Check the port for damage (contamination, bent contacts).
• If the port is shattered, carefully bend the contacts with a thin needle (but it is better to contact the service).

8. Connection to MacOS and Linux

On MacOS and Linux Redmi 4X connects to the same protocol MTP, Additional programs may be required.

For macOS:

1. Install Android File Transfer (official software from Google).
2. Connect the phone in MTP mode.
3. Open the program and it will automatically determine the device.

If Android File Transfer is not working:

• 🔄 Restart the Mac.
• 🔌 Try another cable (some cables are not compatible with Macs).
• 🛠️ Install scrcpy to access via ADB.

For Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):

1. Install packages for support MTP: sudo apt install mtp-tools mtpfs
2. Connect the phone in MTP mode.
3. Open the file manager (such as Nautilus or Dolphin) and the device will appear in the side menu.

If Linux can't see the phone:

• Check if the device is detected in the terminal: lsusb (Xiaomi or Qualcomm should appear in the list).
• Install jmtpfs for mounting MTP as folders: sudo apt install jmtpfs mkdir ~/redmi4x jmtpfs ~/redmi4x
• For access through ADB Install: sudo apt install adb fastboot

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On Linux, problems with MTP Often solved by installing the package libmtp-common and restarting the system.

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